Posts Tagged ‘Cell Phone Courtesy Month’

One Life: Cell Phone Safety

by Shannon

Cellphones on the JobLosing a life in a video game may not just apply to the video game itself anymore. The new popularity of a certain new mobile gaming app, has the potential to put people’s safety at risk, if they are not paying attention.

With more than 15 million downloads in less than 2 weeks from its release, Pokémon Go has people running around in a frenzy searching for their next capture. The problem? Many people are so excited and involved in the game that they are not watching where they are going.

Today we hear a lot about distracted driving and not talking or texting while driving, but what about distracted walking? The rise in cell phone use over the last 15 years is consistent with the increase in distracted walking injuries; with more than 10,000 injuries occurring in the last decade.

It is important to keep safety in the forefront, especially in the workplace. So whether just out and about, in the workplace or on a work site, reminding people to stay alert by posting No Cell Phone signs is one way to help get that safety message across.

Displaying cell phones prohibited signs is a great way to let cell phone users know about your facility’s cell phone policy, before its use becomes problematic. Signs visually inform visitors and workers about the cell phone rules and regulations of your company, and set the precedence for the work environment.

So whether playing a game, texting or just plain talking on the phone, always be aware of your surroundings and keep safety at the forefront, it could save your life; and remember… never text and drive. Stay safe out there.

July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month

by Shannon

Cell Phone CourtesyThere you are, in a public place, minding your own business and suddenly you’re subjected to someone else’s personal conversation and you think to yourself “Whoa! Did I just hear that correctly?”.

Cell phone use is at an all time high, and I think we’ve all been in this particular situation at one time or another. Maybe you were in the line at the grocery store, perhaps in an elevator or maybe you were just enjoying your lunch in the cafeteria at work. Either way, chances are you’ve been subjected to someone’s personal phone conversation. For some, cell phones just make us forget our manners.

July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month and a great time to brush up on our cell phone etiquette. Here are some great tips for its use in the workplace:

  1. Give 100% of your attention when in meetings refrain from checking your phone repeatedly; focus on the people you are with.
  2. Set your phone to silent or vibrate before heading into work.
  3. Choose a work appropriate tone if you must keep it on for important calls, texts or alerts.
  4. Take personal calls in private so as not to embarrass yourself if it gets intense and/or emotional.
  5. Refrain from taking calls in a rest room, you never know who may be in the stall next to you listening.
  6. Don’t subject others to “cell yell” by being aware of your personal volume control.

If your facility doesn’t allow cell phone use, displaying cellular phone prohibited signs is a great way to let people know about your facility’s policy, before its use becomes problematic. Signs visually inform visitors and workers about the cell rules and regulations of your company, and set the precedence for the work environment.

But remember, good cell phone manners don’t just apply to the workplace, they apply everywhere. So the next time you’re in a restaurant restroom and you hear that person next to you on their phone, remember this post.

Have an interesting cell phone story to share? We’d love to hear it; comment below.